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Y881 PTX

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,126 mi
Last recorded171,126 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 PTX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 171,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 168,695 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 165,273 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 151,159 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 139,068 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 132,070 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,970 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 91,878 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,629 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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Y881 PTX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 65,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y881 PTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y881 PTX?

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What year was Y881 PTX registered?

Y881 PTX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y881 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y881 PTX shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y881 PTX have outstanding finance?

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